Raging Bull Monologues & Audition Scenes
8 audition scenes from Raging Bull. Available as monologue & duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin
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The Solitary Confinement Breakdown
Characters: Jake
Jake LaMotta suffers a psychological and physical breakdown while in solitary confinement at the Dade County Stockade. Desperate for a sense of control and humanity, he attempts to masturbate to fading memories before turning his rage inward, brutally punching the concrete walls until his hands are broken.
Jake LaMotta's Stand-up Routine
Characters: Jake
A washed-up former boxing champion performs a self-deprecating stand-up routine, masking his deep-seated jealousy and violent past with dark humor.
Hit Me in the Face
Characters: Joey, Jake
Jake LaMotta expresses his deep-seated insecurities about his physical limitations before demanding his brother Joey punch him repeatedly in the face.
The Accusation
Characters: Jake, Joey, Vickie
Jake LaMotta's deep-seated paranoia and jealousy boil over during a domestic moment with his brother Joey and wife Vickie. After questioning a simple greeting, Jake interrogates Joey about rumors of infidelity, eventually accusing his own brother of having an affair with his wife. The scene highlights Jake's self-destructive obsession and the deteriorating trust within his inner circle.
The Reconciliation
Characters: Jake, Joey
After a long period of estrangement and violence, Jake LaMotta attempts to reconcile with his brother Joey outside a parking lot. Jake's desperate need for forgiveness manifests in a disturbing plea for Joey to physically beat him, leading to a raw and emotional breakdown between the two men.
Jake's Prison Story
Characters: Jake
Jake LaMotta recounts a harrowing and humiliating experience in a Southern prison, reflecting on his isolation and his inability to hold his tongue.
Jake's Arrest and Confrontation
Characters: Jake
Following a public breakdown and the departure of his wife, Jake LaMotta is confronted in his disheveled office by deputies. They inform him he is being charged with pimping involving a minor, leading to a desperate attempt to seek help from Vickie.
Jake's Jealousy
Characters: Jake, Joey
Jake LaMotta's paranoia reaches a breaking point as he interrogates his brother Joey about a fight at the Copa and his wife's fidelity.
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About Raging Bull Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Raging Bull? Our collection includes 8 carefully curated monologue and duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.
Every scene includes character breakdowns, context notes, and director's notes to help you prepare. All scenes are available as downloadable PDFs with Pro membership.
How to use Raging Bull scenes for auditions
Choose a scene that matches the tone and casting type of your audition. Use the character breakdowns to understand the emotional arc, then download the PDF to rehearse. Our scenes work perfectly for self-tapes, in-person auditions, drama school applications, and acting class exercises.
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